R is for Ronnebeck!

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you've already heard this story and the plea for help for this family. I wish I would have gotten the pleasure to know this kid, from everything I hear, he was a great person. Grant Ronnebeck was suddenly taken from this world last week while he was at work - a QT convenience station. Held a gunpoint and then, shot. If you want to read more about the way it went down, click here . Grant is Eric's Nephew. Living apart all of their lives, Eric and Grant never got to meet, but Eric did get to meet his Brother Steve (Grant's Dad) just this past year. Our hearts go out to Steve, and his family during this difficult time. Saying goodbye to someone is never easy, but to do it when they're 21 years old, makes it much harder. Please say a prayer for Grant, Steve and Tyler and the rest of their family. If you have a few extra dollars, please consider donating to the funeral fund.   They will lay him to rest on Wednes...

Last week my company sent me to a conference with 5 of my wonderful / amazing co-workers! We learned TONS, and despite these photos, worked our butts off! We had 4 days of Conference, and then Amber, Max and I went to Disneyland! On Wednesday morning, I promptly dropped my NEW cell phone on the concrete and well, you know what happens when you drop cell phones on concrete? They quit working! It was a practice in patience for me, and I am still fuming over it. I'd like to say I took a TON of pictures at the conference and at Disney, but well, it's just not true. Most of these are from Max and Amber! On Thursday night... our VAR (vendor) for Laserfiche took us to Bottle Logic Brewing for Beer, and food trucks! It was SO MUCH FUN!!!!!! We drank and ate till our hearts were content! And Bottle Logic Brewing is so good! Abby & Amber at Bottle Logic Friday night, Amber, Max and I had dinner, and then swam at our hotel for awhile... for the next day was ALL THI...

Us all dressed up for the Baptism in July HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!! Grandma Myla and I at Pike's Place Market Eric and I at the Mariners game in July Tim and Kat's newest addition - Kramer. Snuggling with Seven! The first picture of ALL OF US Since these kids were like 5. Jens, Me, Casey and Cara at the Des Moines Marina My happy place... rainy deck. Gracie's Happy place... looking outside! This guy came for a visit - Love you Johnathan! Noelle & Dan's wedding in May at Ocean Shores... We rocked those brides maid dresses! Tim became a Pastor - We're so PROUD OF YOU! The commune! Brothers. Aquaman turned 6!  and avoided my camera most of the year :( Erica and Miranda (her friend) at the Big Wheel in March. Erica and I at the Gum wall in March (She's TALLER than I am) Shannie and I at the Market! My Holy Grail... The Cowardly Lion suit at the EMP in March! And the hat ...